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Measures of Houd: S.SaldoParkhurst, Vunk Button, Harren Berry, Daniel U. Reardon, Myron a. Queen, John Marinel Jr., melon Walker, Edward H. Köyes, Frank E. Bickford. Surveyors of Lumber; "' Hilson Dix, George C. Spaulding, Myron a Queen, Herbert 8. Sweater, Stewart Mackay, Hubert Bearce, G. Hamlin Russell, Melvin Walker, Freld Drivers :- ('OhlsonSix, 6. Hamlin Russell, Thomas H. Murphy, Committee on annual appropriations: - Halter Perham, George F. Snow, arthur H. Sheldon, It illiam H. Shedd, Halter & Sinning.
Under article 4. To hear reports of Town Officers and Committees, George F. Snow as chairman of the Committee on School building at Nest Chelmsford reported in addition to the printed report of that Committee that the new School house was practic- ally completed and had been occupied for school purposes since Jan. 1, 1905. That the Committee was unable to finish the grading of the lot on account of frozen ground. That the old building had been sold at auction for 105, and the old furniture for 4,00 Part of this sum had been used for grading and the balance was in the hands of the Committee. in unexpended balance from the town appropriation of $56.69 was reported to be in the Committee's hands. This report was accepted. Henry S. Berham read the report of the Anniversary Committee and this was laid upon the table Voted to accept the report of the Selectmen on guide posts. Voted to accept the remainder of the town report as printed after the correction of typographical errors.
Under artical 5. the Committee on appropriations through George F. Snow, chairman, reported the sums necessary in their judgement which as amended it was voted to raise and appropriate as follows :-
562
1905.
Chow School's including teaching can't fuel.
School incidentals
200 00 110000
School levt looks and supplies
Schools transportation of pupils
10000
School superintendent 56.200
school house repairs and furniture
1150 0
Support of food 150000
Repairs of highways townways and bridges
550000
Indigent soldiers und sailors 30000
Achairs of public buildings 40000
down officers and committees 200000
battle inspection
1.5000
Collection's and abatement of taxes
70000
Care of village clock
30 00
Care and improvement of cemeteries
400 00
Loans and interest
6657 35
adams Library 80000 North Chelmsford Library avecciation provided the
books are for the free use of all inhabitants of the town 40000 Three Wurden 20000
Enforcement of liquor law
10000
Street lighting
150000
miscellaneous expenses 100000 Total 39,49980 Under article 6. Voted that the Creatures be authorized to borrow, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, such sums of money as may be required for the de- mande upon him, in anticipation of the taxes of the current year and pay able therefrom.
Under Article 7, Voted to accept the list of jurors which after some cancellations and additions stood as follows :- Elin . adams, David Billson, Charles a Bride. Ored M. Brown, Michael Saley, Leslie R. Davis, George &. Day, R. Wilson Dix John B. Emerson, Salter B. Emerson, Frank G. Forte, William H. Hall, Daniel . Haley, Fred M. Hodson, J. arthur Mallalieu, Frank Mallory, William . Martin, James P. Emerson, anadore B. Bocca, Frank ?.
14,000 1.
1905, 563
martin, John marinel Jr., John F. M. manomin, alberto. Mitchell, Edgar R. Parker, James (B. Phillips, William J. Quigley, Paul D. Quist, Daniel a. Reardon, arthur E, Read, Ch & Richardson, Fred a. Russell, James a. Samp- son, John P. Scoloria, Charles F. Scribner, John C. Sheehan, Thomas Smith, George Q. Spaulding, James F. Stearns, James It Hard, George B.B. Sright.
Under article 8. Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.) to be expended for the care and maintenance of the Rifle Range.
Under article 9. Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.) for the purpose of grading the grounds and improving the sanitary conditions about the school house at Nest Chelmsford. Under article 10, "at the request of the anniversary Committee, to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars (2500.) to defray the expense of the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of its incor- poration, which the town voted at its last annual meeting to hold" Mr. Henry S. Perham as chairman of the committee stated that upon reconsideration the committee wished to ask that the sum of $1500 be substituted in the article in the place of $2500. a motion to indefinitely post one was lost 126 to 62. It was then moved that 500. be raised and offers- priated which motion was amended to insert the words fifteen hundred dollars which amendment was carried and the original motion as amended was passed 128 to 63. Upon motion of Hilson Haters it was noted that the same Committee that was chosen last year to make arrangements for celebrating the 250th anniversary, be the committee to have charge of the celebration, that they have power to affont sub committees to assist them, that they shall re- clive all money and pay all bills contracted by them and make their report to the next Annual Town meeting.
564
1905.
Under (Blicke It. the su what actions the town will take in regard to reasoning the school at district number two il mar select to stjer the weather to the School Commetter Under Chelacte. 12. cet mas voted that the article li diamens Under Unticle 13 It marcoled that the article be dismissed Under article 14. It was aoted to refer the matter of putting the dressnay and sidewalk of Defeat street in proper Condition for public travel, to the Highway Sur Under Article 15 It was noted to raise and offerstoriale the sun of seventy seven dollars and fifty cents ($ 7.50) to reimburse mr Charles H. Greenleaf, the Lharian, for fue typewriter, which was stolen from the Library. He said typewriter having been used by him in the mother of the Library. OU standing vote was taken resulting in 18 meting in favor and 33 opposed
Under article 16, It was soled to indefinately fworld one the articles Under article 17. It was voted to appropriate the sum of one hundred dollars ($100) for the observance of Memorial Day, Following the transaction of the foregoing busi- mess the result of the official ballot was declared as follows
For Selectmen: C. Sileon Fin 279, James . Dunigan 262, John J. Dunn 268, a. Heady Park 26 Halter Perham 276. Elin J. adams 1, blanks 263. and R. Nikon Dix,
James . Dunigan, John J. Funn, a. Heady Park, and Halter Perham were elected.
For Town Treasures'd Collector of Taxes: Ervindt Suciter 285, blanker 38,
For auditor: - C. Frank Butterfield 273, martin Rolfine 270, George F. Snow 265, banker 16!
For Given Constables~ Harren Berry 245, Edwin F. Coburn, 232, Thomas & Mooney 135, Clarence & Nickles 243, Thomas Smith 149, Fred d. Sinal 235, melvin Halker 237, James S. Sotton 210, William H. Corrigan 2, George M. Shright!, Blanke 895, and Harren Berry Edwin F. Coburn, Clarence Is. Nickles, Thomas Smith, Fredd. Sinal, Melvin Walker and James S. Cotton were elected.
For two Trustees of adams Library for 3 years, france
1905. 565
Clark 265, Hilson eaters 256, blanks 125. For Cemetery Commissioner for 3 years: alexander J. Park 274 blanks 49.
For Highway Surveyor: David Higgins 271, banks 52. For Free Harden: George B.B. Stright 274, blanks 49. For School Committee for 3 years: John J. monahan 238, Samuel L. Dutton 3, alexanderJ. Park 1, blanke 8%. Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town ? yes 80, No. 229, blanks 14. The thanks of the meeting were voted to the Mod. erator for his able conduct of the proceedings and at 450 it was voted to dissolve the meeting. J. adama Bartlett Moderator.
Recorded by Eduard J- Robbing Town Celek.
1
566
1905.
Leurs Chce Wasch 11, 1765
Kam of Oficer
Then qualified Before Aharry
Selectmen
R. Wilson Dix
assessors
James . Dunigan
and John J. Dunn (Overseers of "C. Hocady Park
the Poor. Walter Perham
March 27
Jown Clerk
april 7
may 17
april 6
Town blesk
April 17
Town blesk
abril 6 Town blesk
Thril 1 Town Clerk
march
27 Town blesk
april / Town Clerk
march 27 Town Clerk
april 1 Town Clerk
June 6 Town Clerk
march 27 Town Clerk
March 27 Town blesk
april
28 Towns blesk
Declined ang. 12
march 27
Jren Clerk. Town Celach
3.
auditors
b. Frank Butterfield Martin Robbins George F. Snow
7. Constables
Darren Berry Edwin F. Coburn Clarence & Rickles Thomas Smith Fred d. Sinal Melvin Stalker James S. Station
Trustees of (3 years) . Frances Clark adame Library Wilson Haters 1
Cemetery Commissions Alexander J. Park Highway Surveyor David Higgins Tre Harden George (B. B. right
3 years School Committee 3. France Viewers
John J. Monahan
Leonard Spaulding Henry Lake George . Mansfield
march 27
March 27 Down blesk
march 27 Town Clerk
march 27 Jours Clerk
Treasurer Ervin It. Sweetser
Jay Collector
1905. 567
Office 3
appraisers of Perty at Join Farm
Name of Officer George P. mansfield Salter B. Emerson andrew M. Blaisdell
J. Saldo Parkhurst Paul Dutton Henry Gb. Emerson myron a. Queen D. E. Bickford
april 15 april 17 april 18
Town Clerk Jown Clerk Town Clerk
april 6 Jown Clerk
april
15 Jown Clerk 17 Town Clark
ang
Dichned
Diarchy 27 Town "Cierte april 6 Town Clerk
april may 6
8 Town Blesk Town Clerk
april 26 Town blesk
april 26 Town Cierk
may Dech
6 Jown lebert
april 8
Thay 6
Sonn Clerk
may 29
Clown Check
Halter Perham George F. Snow arthur H. Sheldon Halter R. Sinning William N. Shedd
When qualified Before whom
Steighere of Hay
Measures
Word
S. Saldo Parkhurst Gaul Dutton Starren Berry Daniel a. Reardon Myron a. Queen John marinel Iv. Melvin Stalker Edward gb. Keyes F. E. Bickford
Surveyove lumber
R. Milson Dix George E. Spaulding Myron a. Queen Herbert C. Sweetser Stewart mackay Hubert Bearce E. Hamlin Russell melvin Stalker
Field (R. A ilson Dix Drivers O. Hamlin Russell Thomas H. Murphy
Committee ord apropriations
568
196.5.
9 Years Checapital Season 2% 1905.
adams. Eben.
( Billson, David
(Bride, Charles CO.
Brown, Fired M. Daley, michael Oasis, Seshe R.
Day, George M. Dix, R. Hilson
Emerson, Johnis. Emerson, Halter B. Emerson, James P. Foote, Frank y.
Hall, William H.
Haley, Daniel C.
Hodson, Fred M.
Mallaben, J. arthur Mallory, Branche Martin, William O. Martin Frank .
marinel, John Jr., mcmanomin John F. Mitchell albert C. Parker Edgar Phillips Farmer's. Ginster William Quist Paul y.
Reardon Daniel av. ( Need arthur C. Ichardson A. G. Russell Fred a. Sampson James a. Scoloria John P. Scribner Charles F.
Protes Quarryman
Charis
Cashenter
Clerk
Merchant Stone contractor Grocer Farmer Farmer Machinist mechanic Clerk Mechanic
Contractor Operativo Cherative Ice dialer Grocer
Farmer Farmer
Blacksmith
Wheelwright hourance Farmer machinist Dasfuenter
1905. 569
List of Jurors accepted march 27, 19xs: Continued.
Name
Occupation
Sheehan John &
barmer
Smith Thomas
Farmer
Spaulding George Q.
Farmer
Stearns James F.
Hard James It.
right George B. B.
farmer. There worker
570
19.05.
Officers Withouted by the Selectronic
(Office
find Defore Whom
S. Dialde (Parkhurst Sank Button
17 Jours Celeste
Hubert Source Myron a. Quein lewart Mackay Patrick J. H2 Mahon /
26 Blown Polert
Obali
Henry N. Emerson april 18 Clown Celer,
James Q. Lunigan Daniel Du Bickford. James J. Eagan Grande & Sich ord
ang. .1 Town Clerk 6 Joun Clerto
Superintendente Shaller Gerham of James J. Mollon
Burrate Daniel G. Byam Fred . Eduards
Sup. of burials of Ind . Sol + Sailors Valter Verham
agt. of Board of Health & Chil. . . Scoloria Pre ! 22. Fred E. Varney Pren. 2+3
Scaler William Y. Randall George B. B. right Fred ). Chandler fornitore of Pub. Buildings Vatrick S. Hard
Superintendent Town Farm arthur C. Brown
(Deceased) apointed Oct. 14,19 own Clerk
Cattle Inelector Edwin C. Derham may 13 Jours Clerk
Reg. of Vatere Ycorqu H. Ripley ingres.
15 Town Clerk
1905. 571
Office
then Qualified Before Show
Officers appointed by the Selectmen (Continued) Name of Officer George C. Moore Thomas Brown James J. Hackett Frank C. kyam Patrick &. Card Charles a. Bride
may 31 10 ... ..
Stilliam E. martin arthur C. Brown
Crank E. Bickford Michael In Vague Thomas Jones
michael Shea
may
Highers of Merchandise;
Darius thithed Charles Stackpole James J. Leakey John O Connor
april May
15 Jours Blesk 20 Jours blesk
april 4
april 3
april 3
april 7
april 4
april 17 may 20
June 15 June 23
april 29
Special Police
Darren Berry
abram H. Sherman Frank C. Byam
George O. Spaulding William & Quigley Ralph Padame :
John O'Connor
Pliney &. Bliss Dennist. Sheehan John P. Lipton
Fred m. Chandler Fred J. Blodgett William Borey ang 23 Town Clerk.
Encial Police fiers
25 Town Clerk
april may 5- Jown Clerk 20 Jours Clerk
572
1900
In Board of Selectmen Shelvesfordi Massachuveille May 13 1905 Poled: SThat the NewEngland Telephone and chlegral. Company of Massachusetts io and it is hereby authou ed and Permitted to erect and maintain holes and wires to be placed thereon, together with such support ing and strengthening fixtures and wires as said. Com hany may dem requisite in the streets and high ways of said town as hereinafter designated.
Un construction under this permet shall be in accordance with the following specifications. The troles shall be located between the travelled driveway ana the limits of the highway, and shall be of wood or other suitable material, and the wires shall be run at the renal height and along and across the highway after the holes and wires have been located as specified in this permet, alterations shall be made in the to cation of erection of the holes, and in the height of the wires. if so directed by the Board of Selectmen. Following are the streets and highways above referred to: Highland avenue from main Street of residence of James O. Dunnigan
Signatures of Selectmen
Taller Perham John J Dann James . Junigan
Thereby certify that on September 9, 1904, at 8 o'clock ?M., at Town Hall Mort Chelmsford a public hearing was held on the petition of the New England Ellephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts for permission to erect the holes and other fixtures designated in the specification hereby endorsed and that I mailed at least three days before said hearing a written notice of the time and place of said hearing to each of the owners of real estate (as determined by the last preceding assessment for taxation) along the ways or parts of ways upon which it is proposed to construct the lines of said Company under said specification.
Edward J. Robbing Town Clerk
573
1905.
In Board of Selectmen Chelmsford massachusetts, June 10, 1905. Voted: That the New England Telephone and Jel. egraph Company of massachusetts be and it is hereby authorized and permitted to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sup- porting and strengthening fixtures and wires as said Company may dem requisite, in the streets and high- ways of said town as hereinafter designated.
all construction under this permit shall be in accordance with the following specifications: The poles shall be located between the travelled driveway and the limits of the highway, and shall be of und or other suitable material, and the wires shall be run at the usual height and along and across the highway. after the holes and wire have been located as specified in this permit. alterations shall be made in the location of erection of the poles, and in the height of the wires, if so directed by the Board of Selectmen. Following are the streets and high- ways above referred to: Relocation of one hole on Proctor St. said pole being first prole from actor St. New location to be 2ft. from old location.
Signatures of Selectmen
Halter Perham a. Heady Park James P. Dunigan John J. Dum R. Wilson Div
Recorded by -
Edward J. Robbing
Tour Clerk
574
1900.
In Board of Selectmen.
Solid: What the New England Telephone and Al Mirathe Company of Fraserchments in and it is hast. authorized and hermelted to greet and maintain holes and ines to be placed thorens together with such
supporting and strengthening fix tures and water was sand Company may dem requisite, in the streets and highways of sand town as hereinafter designated Cis construction under this permit shall be in accordance with the following specifications. The holes shall be located between the travelled drive way and the limits of the highway, and shall be of road or other suclave material, and the wise Shall we run at the usual height and along and across the highway. after the hoter and wires have been located as specified in this permit, alterations shot. be made in the location or erection of the poles, and in the height of the wires, if so directed by the Board of Select Following are the streets and highwaye above referred to: Drum Hill Road from present hole line to highway lead- ing hast Parkhurst's Greenhouse,
Highway leading hast Parkhurste Greenhouse from Your Hill road to point where present line crowes Cid mid dlesex Vurnike, abandoned.
Signature of Selectmen
Matter Derham R. Wilson Dix John J. Dunn a. Heady Park James . Junigan
I here by certify that on May 13, 1905 at 4 oclock P. m. at Chelmsford Centre Town Hall a public hearing was held on the petition of The New England Telethone and ETelegraph Company of Massachusetts for permission to erect the protes and other fix tures designated in the specification hereby endorsed and that I mailed at least three days before said hearing a written
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notice of the time and place of said hearing to each of the owners of real Estate ( as determined by the last preceding assessment for taxation) along the ways or parts of ways upon which it is proposed to construct the lines of said Company under said specification .
Edward & Robbing Town Clerk In Board of Selectmen. Chelmsford, Massachusetts, aug. 3, 1905. Voted: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of massachusetts be and it is hereby authorized "d permitted to erect and maintain potes and wires to be placed thereon, together with such supporting and strengthening fixtures and wires as said Company may deem requisite, in the streets and highways of said town as hereinafter designated. all construction under this permit shall be in accordance with the following specifications: The poles shall be located between the travelled driveway and the limits of the highway, and shall be of wood os other suitable material, and the wires shall be run at the usual height and along and across the high- way. after the holes and wires have been located as specified in this permit, alterations shall be made in the location of erection of the poles, and in the height of the wires, if so directed by the Board of Selectmen. Following are the streets and highways above referred to. Village of North Chelmsford, mass - Relocation of one hole on main St. Laid pole to be moved 2ft. East from its present location ) also the relocation of 2 poles on Depot St. as per attached plan
Walter Derham a. Heady Park
Signatures of Selectmen . James P. Junigan John J. Dunn R. Hilson Dix
Accorded by
Odnard I. Robbing
Town Cl 2. clerk.
576
1905
Boards of Schelmen einfach, WaBeachwalky Ong 12, 1905,
one of Wasserchouette Is and it is have by andnow id and hismitted to sweet and maintain. Roles and is ses to her placed thereon, together with suck. supporting and strengthening futures and wires as said Comparing may dem seguinte in the streets and highways of said town as hereinafter designated Alle construction under this hermet shall be in accordance with the following specifications: The protes shall be located between the travelled dres may and the limits of the highway, and shall be of wood or other suitable, material, and the wires shall be run at the usual height and along and across the highway. After the holes and wies have bien located, as specified in this email, alterations shall be made in the location of erection of the hole. and in the height of the wires, if so directed by the Board of Selectmen. Following are the streets and highways above referred to: Centre Street from Boston Road to St. John Baptist avenue. Poles to be parated at request of the Selectmen
Halter Tenham
Signatures of Selectmen Hilson Six John J. Summ
Thereby certify that on areg. 12,19 as. at 10 ochich a. m. at Centre Town Hall Chemifinal a public hearing was held on the petition of the new England telephone Company of Massachusetts for permission to erect the holes and other fixtures de- signaled in the specification hereby Endorsed and that I mailed at least three days before said hearing a written notice of the time and place of said hearing to each of the owners of real estate (as determined by the last preceeding assessment for laxation) along the waye on parts of ways upon which it is proposed to construct the lines of said Company under said specification.
Gaard J. Robbing Joan Clerk
1905. 577
In Board of Selectmen Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Sept. 9, 1905 Voted: That the New England Telephone and telegraph Company of massachusetts DE and it is hereby are. thorized, and permitted to erect and maintain holes and wires to be placed thereon, together with such supporting and strengthening fixtures and wires as said Company may seem requisite, in the streets and highways of said town as hereinafter designated. all construction under this hermit shall be in accordance with the following specifications: The holes shall be located between the travelled drive- way and the limits of the highway, and shall be of wood or other suitable material and the wires Shall be run at the usual height and along and across the highway. after the holes and wires have been located as specified in this permit, alterations shall be made in the location of erection of the poles and in the height of the wires, if so directed by the Board of Selectmen. Following are the streets and highways above referred to?
Relocation of holes now standing on Groton Road, North Chelmsford, Between Main Street and residence of M. J. Garrity.
Signatures of Selectmen
Walter Terham James P. Dunigan A. Heady Park B. Hilsen Dix John J. Dumm
Recorded by EdwardJ. Roffing Gown Click
578
1905
Precinct Officers affronted
Name of Officer John ( S)colour
Decinit Offended Qualified Before wnwmv
Hoe 2 Town Black
Deputy
Edward Seeton
1
Howard & adams
1
Herbert & Swerter 1 1
SUrichard Perd
Daniel G. Haley Daniel P. Byam 1 1 / 1
Schuh me factor) Leslie R Davis arthur M. Harren
Daniel a. Reardon 1
Nov. 7
Oct. 26
Town Blesk
Varden James B. Mc Quaid John J. Harvey Black Frederick T. Kelley 1
Jehuty 1
albert & mitchell
Inchectors
Stilliam A Quigley
morton B. right Henry . Howard
Achuty > pectore,
Q. arthur Mallalieu
Jamie O. M Cale
frank E. Mccluskey
Harden selvity Blesk Frank . Bickford John J. Quesey Samuel Taylor Deputy Josiah C. Marshall Instructors SGeorge Q. Spaulding Frank . Martin unty Inspectors Stilliam O. Martin John anderson
3
Jev. F. Snow
3 3 3 3 3 3
Av. 6
Leo . F. Snow
Oct. 28 Nov. 6
Town Clerk Tev. F. Snow Bwv. F. Snow
Av. 6
3
Recorded by
Edward J. Robbing Town Clerk
Chu. 7
Nov. 7
Down Blesk
Down Clerk
Down Blesk
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
1905.
579
In Board of Selectmen Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Oct. 14, 1905- Noted That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts be and it is hereby au- thorized and permitted to erect and maintain holes and wires to be placed thereon, together with such supporting and strengthening fixtures and wires as said Company may deem requisite, in the streets and highways of said town as hereinafter designated.
all construction under this permit shall be in ac- Indance with the following specifications: The poles shall be located DEturist the travelled driveway and the limits of the highway, and shall be of wood or other suitable material, and the wires shall be run at the usual height and along and across the high- way. after the holes and wires have been located as specified in this permit, alterations shall be made in The location of erection of the fioles, and in the height of the wires, if so directed by the Board of Selectmen. Following are the streets and highways about re- ferred to: RElocation of poles on Chelmsford-Lowill Road from end of State Highway to point about 1000 ft. beyond the dr. y. R. H. and H. P. R. Crossing
Signatures of Selectmen
Walter Perham James P. Dunnigan A. Heady Park R. Wilson Dix John J. Dunn
Recorded by Edward J. Robbing Town Clerk. 1 " his certifies that all the fa lots cast in this Town at the State Election held Nov. 8, 1904 were duly destroyed according to law
Edward I. Rolling
Town Clerk.
580
1905
Commence Massachusetts. at a legal orphans the inhabitants of Recinet Or in the Town of Chelmsford qualified to vote for Civil (Officers, holden be cheedar ment of is the first Monday in November, bring the seventh day of said month, in the year 1905, the qualified voters of sand Precinct gave in their Notes for al governo of the Commonwealth, which being sorted, counter and recorded, and declaration thereof made as by law is directed, were for the following persone, name:
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